pact
/pækt/ (bre, ipa) · /pækt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈpakt/ (ame, mw)
pact — 名詞
- pactsingular
- pactsplural
1. A pact is a formal arrangement in which two or more countries, groups, or indivi
協定；條約
雙方或多方簽訂的正式協議
A pact is a formal arrangement in which two or more countries, groups, or individuals agree to work together or to support each other.
The two neighboring countries signed a security pact to defend each other against attacks.
兩個鄰國簽署了一項安全協定，互相保護抵禦攻擊。
collocation: sign a pact
As part of the peace pact, the army and the rebel groups agreed to stop fighting.
根據和平協定，政府軍與反抗團體同意停止交戰。
collocation: peace pact
Three tech firms formed a trade pact to share research and lower shipping costs.
三家科技公司簽訂了貿易協定，共同分享研究並降低運輸成本。
Under the terms of the pact, each member nation must pay an equal share.
根據協定條款，每個成員國必須支付等額的費用。
The Nguyen family and their neighbors made a secret pact to help each other during emergencies.
Nguyen 一家和鄰居約定在緊急狀況時互相幫忙。
- treaty
used for formal agreements between sovereign states; more legally binding
- agreement
broader and less formal; can refer to any shared understanding
- accord
similar formality, often used in diplomatic contexts (e.g. 'peace accord')
- compact
slightly more literary or formal; suggests a binding mutual commitment
- breach
the act of breaking the terms of a pact or agreement
文法句型
pact + to-infinitive (e.g. a pact to defend each other)
用法筆記
Often followed by a to-infinitive that describes the agreed action (e.g., 'a pact to reduce emissions'). Common in political, diplomatic, and business contexts. In personal contexts, 'pact' suggests a serious promise between individuals rather than a casual arrangement.